Never Give Up with Lorna Jane Clarkson

In this special solo episode of Never Give Up, Lorna Jane Clarkson shares the lessons she's learned from more than 37 years of building one of Australia's most successful activewear brands. From starting with a simple idea and no funding to navigating growth, leadership lessons and business setbacks, Lorna pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build something that lasts. She opens up about mistakes, resilience, finding the right partners, and why knowing your "why" matters more than any business plan. Whether you're a founder, aspiring entrepreneur or simply chasing a big dream, this episode is an honest look at the realities of business beyond the highlight reel - and the mindset required to keep going when things get tough.

In the very first episode of Never Give Up: Power Moves, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with her longtime friend and publicist, Grace Garrick from Movement Agency, to talk about vision - what it takes to get people to believe in your ideas, push through doubt and build momentum when you’re just starting out in business. From coining the term “activewear” three decades ago, to building a global brand that continues to evolve, Lorna shares the defining moments, lessons and rituals that have helped her stay focused, avoid burnout and keep moving forward with purpose. Power Moves is a new companion series from @nevergiveuppod - shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life.

At just 17 years old Sophia Begg aka Sopha Dopha went viral and her life changed instantly. Today she’s one of Australia’s most in demand digital creators with more than 2 million followers - and the founder of fashion label All For Mimi. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Soph shares how it all began, the creative drive behind her content, the realities of sudden fame and what it takes to stay true to yourself when everyone has an opinion. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Soph’s chosen charity is Ronald McDonald House, supporting ill children and their families.

What began as a 3 am dream became a global stationery phenomenon. Kristina Karlsson started kikki.K from her Melbourne apartment, turning her love for beautiful design and organisation into a brand that would grow to more than 120 stores worldwide. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Kristina shares how kikki.K was born, the vision that drove her, and the lessons she learned turning big dreams into reality. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back – so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Kristina’s chosen charity is the Tererai Trent International Foundation, which builds schools and transforms education opportunities for children and women in Zimbabwe.

At 23 years old, Raquel Bouris mixed her first fragrance in her lounge room with a $12,000 investment. Fast forward a few years and she is hand delivering WHO IS ELIJAH to Sofia Richie and ending up at dinner with her. It is the kind of moment that puts a cult brand on the map, but behind the cool girl endorsements is a story of grit, fearless marketing and trusting her gut. Today, WHO IS ELIJAH is stocked in some of the world’s most prestigious stores. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Raquel opens up about the guerrilla marketing stunts that changed everything, the lessons from her early years in business and the realities of scaling a global brand while navigating motherhood.

From journalist to founder, Carla Oates transformed her daughter’s health journey into a pioneering business that redefined beauty from the inside out. In this episode, Carla joins Lorna Jane Clarkson to share how her family’s experience with allergies and eczema led her to launch The Beauty Chef - the world’s first inner beauty brand years before gut health was trending. Carla unpacks building a brand from scratch, finding her “boss voice” in a male-dominated business world, and navigating copycats with kindness and confidence. She also opens up about personal loss, emotional resilience, and the power of tuning into your purpose - in particular when it feels easier to give up. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back – so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Carla’s chosen charity is the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation - whose purpose is to transform the lifelong health of women and babies.

From heartbreak on national television to co-hosting one of Australia's most beloved podcasts, Brittany Hockley has turned vulnerability into power. In this episode, Brittany joins Lorna Jane Clarkson to share how a breakup on The Bachelor Australia sparked a career shift into media, and how she built Life Uncut from a two-woman hustle to one of the most popular podcasts in Australia. Brittany also opens up about protecting her privacy in the spotlight, working with close friends, and what it really takes to never give up on your dreams—even when the world tells you no. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen! But it’s also important to us that we give back – So to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Brittany’s charity is RizeUp - whose mission is to drive awareness of domestic and family violence within society by generating life-changing, practical support for the families affected.

Candice Warner is a powerhouse. As an Australian Ironwoman Champion and Elite Surf Lifesaving competitor, she’s won three world championships, 20 Australian championship medals and 60 state championship medals — 36 of them gold! But her story goes beyond trophies—it’s about resilience, reinvention, and thriving under pressure. From navigating life in the public eye to balancing elite sport with motherhood and marriage to cricketer David Warner, Candice shares what it truly takes to stay strong. This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. Candice’s chosen charity for this episode is Women's Community Shelters, a network that works with communities to create safe crisis accommodation for women and children. This episode contains references to mental health difficulties. If you or someone you know is struggling, please see the resources available below: Beyond Blue